WEZEIP
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
WEEKS OL (US)
FR
2 records
Variety traits
Flower fragrance
Flower fragrance is the aggregate of volatile organic compounds produced by a plant to attract pollinators, serving as an important qualitative ornamental trait of a variety.
Mentioned in descriptions 5 448 varieties reference book.
Flower fragrance manifests as a specific scent resulting from the synthesis of volatile essential oils. This trait plays a functional role in attracting insect pollinators and serves as an important factor of a variety's ornamental value, determining its consumer appeal in floriculture.
Fragrance intensity is assessed during variety trials using an organoleptic method involving intensity scales or scoring systems, as there are no universally accepted physical or chemical units of measurement. The evaluation takes into account both the presence of the scent and its qualitative characteristics within the scope of the plant's overall ornamental quality.
The expression of the trait depends on environmental conditions, including light intensity, water balance, and soil nutrient availability. The level of aromatic compounds varies depending on the bud development stage and the time of day, and can also be suppressed by agronomic factors, such as excessive nitrogen fertilization.
Genetically, fragrance is a complex trait determined by a set of genes, which often competes with other qualities, such as flower shape or resistance. Breeding may be directed toward prioritizing external parameters; therefore, the degree of fragrance expression is not always a stable characteristic.
Breakdown by crop
Rose Flower Fragrance
242
Lily flower fragrance
24
Flower fragrance of scented geranium
21
Flower Fragrance of Garden Phlox
12
Flower fragrance of Skimmia japonica Thunb.
10
Dianthus caryophyllus flower scent
8
Cherry Laurel Flower Fragrance
7
Cordyline flower fragrance
7
Hyacinth flower fragrance
5
Freesia Flower Fragrance
5
Apple blossom fragrance
4
Buddleia flower fragrance
4
Muscari fragrance
4
Pear flower scent
3
Flower fragrance of kohuhu, tawhiwhi
3
Narcissus flower fragrance
3
Flower fragrance — Abelia x grandiflora Rehder
3
Exacum flower fragrance
3
Grape Aroma
3
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
WEKlezpat
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
FR
2 records
WEKgojolo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
FR
2 records
Victoria
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Carmel
NL
2 records
Wekjuvoo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
FR
2 records
Varese
Application submittedLilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
NL
2 records
Up White
ActiveTulipa L. · Tulip
REUS S.
NL
3 records
Valverde
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
NL
2 records
Tropic Butterfly
TerminatedDianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Theodorus Adrianus Segers
NL
2 records
Tanireb
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
DE
2 records
Tanryrandy
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG
DE
2 records
Tancary
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
TANTAU NACH| Rosen Tantau KG
DE
2 records
Tanabagus
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
DE
2 records
TENDER NIGHT
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Marie Louise Meilland (FR)
FR
2 records
Tanrezlaw
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
DK
2 records
TANTIDE
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
DK
2 records
Tanmixa
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Hans Jurgen Evers
DE
2 records
Suri
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
NL
3 records
Sunset
WithdrawnPhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Heike Suphachadiwong
NL
2 records
Sunny Keys
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Niels Johannes Cornelis
NL
2 records
Summer Love
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
NL
2 records
Summersong
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
NL
3 records
Sunny Azores
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Mak Niels Johannes Cornelis
NL
2 records
Strong Love
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Boltha van der Marel B.V.
NL
2 records